Alexandria, VA – The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) is pleased to welcome Carrie Shaeffer, Vice President, National Director of Aviation for Swinerton, to the ACC Board of Directors. She fills a vacancy from the departure of Krista Tapley, Director of Sales for Arconas.
“ACC appreciates the tremendous contributions and perspectives that Krista Tapley provided during her tenure on the Board of Directors,” said Dwight Pullen, Senior Vice President, Global Aviation – Americas Leader with AECOM, and ACC Board Chair. “Krista is particularly passionate about filling the pipeline in the airport development industry and led the ACC board in ways initiate meaningful programs to attract talent in schools.”
“In filling this vacancy, Carrie Shaeffer will provide unique and important perspectives, particularly as ACC continues to implement its Strategic Plan, with a focus on the future of airports, advocacy, and human capital and diversity,” Pullen continued. “We look forward to having Carrie help drive ACC’s future direction in these strategic priorities.”
Carrie is a Vice President at Swinerton, a national commercial construction company with more than 130 years of experience and was appointed National Director of Aviation in 2016. She oversees $700 million of aviation construction, sales, and marketing efforts across the nation. She ensures every client’s objectives are clearly defined and that every project has the dedicated resources and best expertise to deliver success.
Prior to joining Swinerton in 2014, Carrie managed complex construction projects across the mid-Atlantic and southern United States. She is an advocate for progressive design and construction practices that help deliver integrated solutions, greater prudence over project resources and higher rates of client satisfaction. She has held certifications with DBIA, FMI Leadership Institute, and USGBC receiving her LEED AP accreditation in the first year the certification was offered.
Carrie earned a degree in Building Construction from Auburn University, where she served on the Masters Program Advisory Council and occasionally guest lectures. Through various activities, she mentors young women interested in STEM careers, especially construction. Carrie has been married for 30 years and raised two children into delightful young adults. She’s a Formula One racing fanatic who’s happy to talk track strategy anytime.
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) is the global trade association that represents private businesses involved in the development and operations of airports and related facilities. ACC is the only association that focuses exclusively on the business interests of firms with airport-related technical expertise. ACC informs its members of new trends while promoting fair competition and procurement practices that protect the industry's bottom line. Founded in 1978, ACC Headquarters is located in the Washington, D.C. area. View this release online at www.ACConline.org .
2022 Charlotte Douglas International Airport Report of Achievement
Giving back to the community is central to what Charlotte Douglas International Airport and its operator, the City of Charlotte Aviation Department, is about, and last year was no different.
Throughout 2022, while recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, we continued our efforts to have a positive impact on the Charlotte community. Of particular note, we spent the year sharing stories of how Connections Don't Just Happen at the Terminal - from creating homeownership and employment opportunities to supporting economic growth through small-business development and offering outreach programs to help residents understand the Airport better.
This whitepaper highlights the construction projects, initiatives, programs and events that validate Charlotte Douglas as a premier airport.
Download the whitepaper: 2022 Charlotte Douglas International Airport Report of Achievement.